12 h. ago Families of drug war victims fight back, urge probe into online attacks

MANILA — Families of Philippine drug war victims who say they have been targeted by a “coordinated” campaign of online harassment urged law enforcers on Friday to investigate the attacks and identify those responsible to help them pursue legal action. Among them is Sheerah Escudero, whose 18-year-old brother’s bloodied body was found in 2017 with hands bound and head […] The post Families of drug war victims fight back, urge probe into online attacks appeared first on Interaksyon.

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15 h. ago Philippines to provide assistance, legal support for 3 Filipinos arrested in China

Philippines to provide assistance, legal support for 3 Filipinos arrested in China  Manila Standard

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17 h. ago Filipino surfing locale revives mangroves through ecotourism

Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve hailed as new Ramsar site Mangrove cutting and illegal fishing were rampant in Siargao Behavior change, ecotourism key to protecting mangroves MANILA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Since he was 15, Junrey Longos has lived among lush mangrove forests and turquoise waters in Del Carmen, his hometown in the Philippines‘ surfing capital on Siargao Island. […] The post Filipino surfing locale revives mangroves through ecotourism appeared first on Interaksyon.

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36 h. ago Member of Pasig’s ‘Team Kaya This’ draws flak for suggestive joke to solo parents

A video of a congressional aspirant from the camp of Pasig City mayoral aspirant Sarah Discaya drew flak after he made sexually suggestive comments to female solo parents during his campaign. On the sixth day of the campaign period for the city’s 2025 elections, Discaya’s “Team Kaya This” held a caucus on Wednesday, April 2, […] The post Member of Pasig’s ‘Team Kaya This’ draws flak for suggestive joke to solo parents appeared first on Interaksyon.

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39 h. ago Palace: Philippines to navigate new US tariff policy, sees potential gains

Palace: Philippines to navigate new US tariff policy, sees potential gains  Manila Standard

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56 h. ago USA, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Philippines: United Airlines Expands Its Pacific Network with New Flights to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Adelaide, and Manila for 2025 Travelers

USA, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Philippines: United Airlines Expands Its Pacific Network with New Flights to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Adelaide, and Manila for 2025 Travelers  Travel And Tour World

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60 h. ago Amb. Rodolfo C. Severino Memorial Lecture: 2025 Philippine Elections: Global Developments and Their Impact on the Philippines | Events

Amb. Rodolfo C. Severino Memorial Lecture: 2025 Philippine Elections: Global Developments and Their Impact on the Philippines | Events  Ateneo de Manila University

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61 h. ago ‘Akala ko brownout lang’: Customer gets locked inside thrift store while fitting clothes

A female customer caught the attention of the online community after getting trapped inside a thrift store at a shopping mall in Recto, Manila. Facebook user Mich Keyshia Guevarra on Thursday, March 27, shared that she was in the fitting room of a thrift store in Isetann Recto when the lights suddenly went out, leaving […] The post ‘Akala ko brownout lang’: Customer gets locked inside thrift store while fitting clothes appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago China issues travel advisory over alleged security risks in the Philippines

China issues travel advisory over alleged security risks in the Philippines  Manila Standard

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4 d. ago What Lola Amour said about campaign jingles using ‘Raining in Manila’

OPM band Lola Amour once again spoke out about their hit song “Raining in Manila” being used in campaign jingles without their consent. The band stated that none of the campaign jingles featuring their song had permission. “Btw guys, this happened before, and I guess it’s happening again: None of the campaign jingles using our songs […] The post What Lola Amour said about campaign jingles using ‘Raining in Manila’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 d. ago After Duterte’s arrest, drug war victims face abuse and online falsehoods

MANILA — The bloodied body of Sheerah Escudero’s 18-year-old brother was found in 2017 with hands bound and head wrapped in packaging tape, a suspected victim of the Philippines’ then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs” that left thousands dead. The arrest of Duterte on March 11 on an International Criminal Court warrant over the drug war murders gave her some comfort, but […] The post After Duterte’s arrest, drug war victims face abuse and online falsehoods appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 d. ago Qantas Files Application For New Jetstar Services To Philippines, Expanding Travel Options with Cebu and Perth

Qantas Files Application For New Jetstar Services To Philippines, Expanding Travel Options with Cebu and Perth-Manila Flights Starting This November  Travel And Tour World

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5 d. ago Can Manila become Beijing’s ‘plus one’ amid South China Sea tensions?

Can Manila become Beijing’s ‘plus one’ amid South China Sea tensions?  South China Morning Post

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5 d. ago Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Tens of thousands of supporters of arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte flooded the streets of Davao City on his 80th birthday on Friday, calling for his return to the Philippines from International Criminal Court custody. Duterte was taken by the ICC on March 11 after his arrest in the Philippine capital Manila on murder charges […] The post Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago PLA’s South China Sea arm on ‘high alert’, warns Manila against stoking tensions

PLA’s South China Sea arm on ‘high alert’, warns Manila against stoking tensions  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago As Hegseth visits Manila, Beijing warns outsiders against meddling in South China Sea

As Hegseth visits Manila, Beijing warns outsiders against meddling in South China Sea  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago In Manila, U.S. Defense Secretary Commits to Protecting Philippines

In Manila, U.S. Defense Secretary Commits to Protecting Philippines  The Maritime Executive

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7 d. ago US Defense chief reaffirms 'ironclad' commitment to PH amid 'threats from Communist Chinese'

US Defense chief reaffirms 'ironclad' commitment to PH amid 'threats from Communist Chinese'  The Manila Times

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7 d. ago U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Manila, Philippines

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Manila, Philippines  Colorado Springs Gazette

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7 d. ago US, Manila must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to tackle China threat: Hegseth

US, Manila must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to tackle China threat: Hegseth  South China Morning Post

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